Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-15

were three German vereins in Los An
geles. Neither had hall of its own
and the meetings were held in G
Henne's brewery, which was yer,
good place for dry souls, but very bat
for the singers, and that is the reasol
the societies combined under thu
name of Teutonia Concordia Turn ant
Singing Verein.
In June, 1871, the name wa
changed to Germania Turn Verein
which name the society holds to-day
and hope that this name will bring
honor to all the members belonging te
the society. Now that all the societies
will combine, it was thought necessary
to build hall of their own, for which
they already had the lot, which hao
been bought by the Los Angeles Turn
Verein. 1t was very hard work to
build hall without means, for they
had none, but through the hard work
of the members they got the necessary
funds. The building was commenced,
and in a few months the Verein had
its own hall. This hall was fol
the last fifteen years large
enough for all purposes, moi
only for the turner's, but it was
the only place in the city where
theaters, balls and concerts were
held. Now, as the town has grown,
it was decided to build the hall which
is under course of construction, and
for which we are gathered here to-
day to lay the corner stone. May the
building be the pride of Los Angeles
and a monument of the Los Angeles
Turn Verein."
Upon the close of this speech the
singing section of the Verein rendered
an excellent chorus. Judge Louis
Gottschalk then read a poem, written
for the occasion by r. Sk9llin.
This was in German, like all the rest
eff the exercises, and was received
with vigorous plaudits.
PRESIDENT FoRsTER's ADDRESS.
H. Forster, President of the Turn
Verein, then delivered a speech, the
substance OF which was as follows !:
TURNER'S AND FRIENDS The few
words which intend to say on this
occasion are principally for the MEM
bers of the society. Mr.. Kuhrts, who
spoke before me gave you a history
OF the Verein, in which he told you
OF all the hardships we had to under
go, and at last brought you to the
firm standing of to-day. With the
building of this new hall we begin
a new era for our society.
If the Turner's of this city in course of
time, from nothing built up society
like this, think then-I think that
it won't be asking too much if l ex-
pect in the coming years, with all the
equipments and improvements, this
society will rise upwards continually.
All our capital and the increase of our
city and the splendid location of the
building will all help together to make
others envy us. For this reason ex-
pect that all who have the interest of
the society at heart will be thankful
enough to take a better interest in full
filling all our expectations. Then our
turn hall will be filed with large
number of good and true turner's, the
hall will ring with the beautiful songs
of the singers, the stage will be alive
and the spirit of harmoniousness will
prevail. Then there will be no doubt
but the Turn Verein Germania in a
short while, in every branch, will be
so far advanced that we can count it
the best society in the land. After we
have reached this stage our duties
will have advanced SO that we can en-
Joy all the advantages this new hall
will give us. l hope, Turner's, that
you will take these words to
heart, and our success will come
without fail, and now give three times
Gut HELP for the lucky finishing oi
our new hall.
The box which was to be placed in
the cornerstone contained the follow.
ing articles: Los Angeles Star of 1872
which contained the dedication des.
cription of the old building.
The first printed copy of the daily
and weekly HERALD.
A copy of the HERALD of 1874,
which contained the account of the
capture of Vasquez.
An illustrated HERALD of 1887.
The editions of the HERALD, Tribune,
Times and Express of yesterday.
Memories Of the travels of l..
Roeder.
Bylaws and constitution of the
Turn Verein Germania.
A list of the founders of the Turn
Verein, and also list of the present
members.
A picture of the old Turn Verein
building.
A picture of the shooting section of
the Turn Verein.
A picture of the Turner section OF
the Verein.
A picture of a picnic at the Arroyo
Seco, DEVILS Gate; also, pictures of
several members of the Turn Verein.
Coins of all descriptions and business
cards.
Upon the conclusion of the address
president of the day JAG Kuhrts took
the box cont attaining the documents and
relics and, assisted by o. Morgan, H..
Forster, W. o. Burr and MoNally &
Roung, it was carefully deposited in
the cavity and the square lid cemented
on top. While these proceedings were
going on the band played a German
air and the people crowded about to
witness the important operation.
Judge Louis Gottschalk then delivered
an address, of which the following is
the substance:
THE GRAFTON.
TURNER'S AND FRIENDS When in
future times, the history of this city is
written, this day will stand forth in
prominence. This day is the laying OF
the cornerstone OF the new and large
turn hall and is a symbol of the Ger
man spirit and its advancement in other
words the true German brotherhood in
the arena expressed with new strength
looking to higher advancement.
Up to now the Germans have shown
themselves as true men in starting,
years ago, this society and in building
hall under great many difficulties
OF which we have very little knowl-
edge, and reflects great credit and
honor on these financiers. This coun-